Intern, Financial Planning (Network Operations)- EN
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Internship
Onsite
Intern
CN is a premium railroad committed to safety and service, playing a vital role in the North American economy. The Financial Intern will provide financial oversight for the Network Operations Business Unit, assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing expenses to drive informed decision-making and cost improvements.
Responsibilities
Assist in budgeting, forecasting and analyzing capital and operating expenses
Prepare year-end outlook (YEO) based on actual results and spending trends, and drive cost improvements with support from senior financial partners
Prepare and distribute monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on expenditures and key performance metrics, including various analysis as required
Monitor, analyze and explain monthly operating results against budget and forecast
Preparation and distribution of financial reports to BU, taxation and Accounting Property
Preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
Assist in management of accrued liabilities in compliance with corporate accounting rules
Prepare business cases, benefits identification and quantification and ROI analysis
Qualification
Required
Experience in budgeting, forecasting, preparing business cases and productivity reports
Accounting experience in journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparing financial reports
Experience working in a CN business unit
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience
Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance
Initiates and drives organizational changes to enable business transformation
Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity
Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise
Influences by translating expertise into practical business outcomes
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Advanced knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Essbase, business objects
Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, or Business
Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) or working towards
Preferred
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
CN is a North American transportation and logistics leader focused on supply chain innovation and collaboration.
